Japan’s Economy Accelerated in First Quarter, Backing Case for Rate Hikes
Japan’s economy continued to expand during the first quarter of 2026, backing the case for an imminent rate hike by the Bank of Japan. 2026-05-19 00:12:00 Megumi Fujikawa
Japan’s economy expands annualised 2.1% in Q1, above forecast
Japan’s economy expands annualised 2.1% in Q1, above forecast 2026-05-19 00:00:00 Reuters
Oil slides after Trump holds off on Iran attack; Russian sanction waiver extended
Oil slides after Trump holds off on Iran attack; Russian sanction waiver extended 2026-05-18 23:47:00 Investing.com
Australia’s farmers, hit by Iran war costs and dry weather, grow less wheat
Australia’s farmers, hit by Iran war costs and dry weather, grow less wheat 2026-05-18 23:18:00 Reuters
US crude futures fall over 2% as Trump says he holds off scheduled attack on Iran
US crude futures fall over 2% as Trump says he holds off scheduled attack on Iran 2026-05-18 23:12:00 Reuters
Japan, China lead declines in foreign holdings of Treasuries in March, data shows
Japan, China lead declines in foreign holdings of Treasuries in March, data shows 2026-05-18 21:42:00 Reuters
Explainer-What is behind Bolivia’s widening protests?
Explainer-What is behind Bolivia’s widening protests? 2026-05-18 18:00:00 Reuters
Officials say 39 pupils abducted in Nigeria’s Oyo state, one teacher killed
Officials say 39 pupils abducted in Nigeria’s Oyo state, one teacher killed 2026-05-18 17:24:00 Reuters
US extends Russian oil sanctions waiver for 30 days
US extends Russian oil sanctions waiver for 30 days 2026-05-18 16:44:00 Investing.com
European natural gas prices edge lower, echoing cooling in oil markets
European natural gas prices edge lower, echoing cooling in oil markets 2026-05-18 14:18:00 Investing.com